Precautions and Warnings With Chlorothiazide (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Chlorothiazide?

You should not take chlorothiazide if:
 
  • You are allergic to chlorothiazide, Diuril, or any inactive component used to make the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of inactive ingredients.
     
  • You are allergic to sulfonamides ("sulfa drugs").
     
  • You are not producing any urine (anuria).
     

Chlorothiazide Warnings and Precautions: A Summary

There are a number of situations where chlorothiazide should not be taken, as well as a number of warnings and precautions people should be aware of before starting chlorothiazide. However, it is possible that not all the warnings or precautions for chlorothiazide were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the warnings and precautions that may apply to you.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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